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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-23
WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES.

Work of the Fish Commission.
WASHINGTON, March 2O.-During the past
winter, which was an unusually severe
one, the Fish Commissioners succeeded in
Matching 35, 600, 900 cod eggs, bringing the
young up by hand, 50 to speak, to age
of self-feeding adolescence, and turning them
loose into the ocean. This crop will be ripe
four or five years hence. Among the tasks
which the commission has set for itself to
be undertaken Immediately, is that of at
tempting to reneople our costal waters
eminent scientists that the efforts of man:
kind can never make any appreciable de.
crease in the food supply of the ocean, the
supply Of these valuable food fish has been
depleted in waters where it was once COM
mon, and such as remain lurk in depths of
from $50 to 400 fathoms. They may be
taken with hook alive, but difficulty is
experienced in bringing them from such q
depth with enough of vitality remaining to
make them serviceable to the commission.
The task will require time and careful ex-
perimentation. Encouragement, however,
is found in the fact that a single venture
some individual of the species has recently
been taken in the Lower Potomac, the first
instance Of the kind known to the commits
sion, with it's stomach full of fresh water
fish, upon which it was to all appearances
thriving. An attempt will probably be
made to plant halibut in Chesapeake
Bay.
The Fish Commission people have radical
notions respecting the fisheries troubles
with Canada and speak in no gentle terms
of the efforts of our neighhors to so har-
ass our fishermen as to force a way for
their own products into our markets,
which, 1T is declared, is the impeling motive
in all their late operations.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-23
Some lIontanians Loctured,

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-Special to the
Pioneer Press says: The Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs makes to-day a specific and
emphatic denial of the charges contained
in several telegrams from Montana. which
have appeared in the press since Jan. 1,
that the Northern Cheyennes OF that Terri
tory are starving and that a number of
them have perished for lack of food. He
says:
''Some time ago Agent Upshaw, of the
Tongue River Agency, telegraphed him that
the beef cattle belonging to the agency had
strayed and had probs bly, perished in the
storms. Abouta month ago he aut horized
the Agent to 60 into the open market and
purchase 14S, 900 pounds of beef and less
than four weeks since the agent reported
who would be the first to be affected by q lack
of supplies, has not yet notified the Indian
Office of any lack of food. Those reports
emanate from people in Montana who are
hostile to thie office because it will not
carry out their desire to have these Indians
moved of the reservation. should be
glad to n:1.s them, for I think they are
bad'- ~, but what can l do with
tkci n vi course there .@ls deaths among
tbems but not fro h..sfs tion. Thev
were moved into the rigorous climate ii
Montana from Southern Wyoming, and
suffer from the severe weather. They have
been pretty we'll fed, although perhaps
pinched at times, for Congress has cut our
appropriations down wofully. They have
not, however, been forced to live on pony
meat, unless they did it as a matter of
taste. But those Montana people are
bound to have that reservation thrown
back into the public domain, and because
we will not remove the Indians to the
Grow reservation they try to stultify the
Of this office by these re-
ports that we are neglecting these In
dians."
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
Maine Eye and Ear InfIrmary.

The opening of the Maine Eye and Ear In
Urinary occurred last Ievening, and large
number of members with their friends were
present. The object of the infrmary is to
secure proper medical treatment for diseases
of the eye and ear to those unable to pay for
such services. The buildings are admirably
adapted to the purpose for which they are
intended. On the first floor of the main
building are the large reception and operat-
ing rooms for the daily clinic. They win ac-
commodate quite large audience, and it is
proposed to have a course of lectures given
in them this season Ter the benefit of the In
Urinary. Opposite these rooms are the par
Tor and sitting room, and beyond is the
kitchen, dining room, laundry and Sleeping
rooms. There are TWENTY-FIVE rooms in all,
with both hot and cold water appointments.
The heating, ventilating and plumbing ar
rangements are the best possible, and every
thing has been done that can be done for the
comfort of patients. The work that the in-
stitution has already done predicts unexpect-
ed success. During the past seven months
there has been an attendance of 2,432, COM
prising 434 diseases of the eye and ear, among
326 registered cases.
The friends of the institution called be-
tween the hours of and 10 last evening, and
were received by tbs officers of the institu-
ton, viewed the premises and partook Of an
excellent lunch.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
PERSONAL.

Mr.. George H. Haynes of Camden, was at
the Falmouth last evening.
The North Berwick News says that the
Free Baptist church Of that town has voted
to extend a call to Rev. Lewis Dexter of
Blackstone, Mass.
Mr.. William II. Hobbie, who died in New
York city few days ago, was a native of
Kennebec county, and a graduate of Colby
University. For several years he was teach
erof the Belfast High School.
The subscription for the aid of Scion
Chase is making good progr' 1t is head
ed by James G. Blaine, S A goodly
purse has been made up at Augusta and Au-
burn and Lewiston.
Thomas Hogan for over thirty years in the
employ of the Grand Trunk Railway, died
yesterday morning, and will be buried
Thursday from his late residence. Freemans
Lane.
BENJAMIN +. Andrews, ESQ.,, has been APP
pointed United States Deputy Marshal by
Marshal Harmon. Mr.. Andrews will fill
Deputy Marshal Johnson's place While that
gentleman is confined by illness, but the APP
pointment is permanent.
Mr.. Joseph Sewall, youngest son of the
late Hon. Geo. P. Sewall, died Sunday at
Oldtown, at the age of thirty-two years. He
was civil engineer, and had entered upon
useful and honorable life. Mr. Sewall had
been deputy sheriff of Penobscot county, a
position which ne filled with much accept
ance. He was quiet man and possessed
many fine qualities which made him es-
teemed by all who knew him. He was a
graduate of Bowdoin College.
A brilliant wedding took place at the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
yesterday morning, the contracting parties
being Mr.. James Miles Mulhern aid Miss
Annie Louise Kehoe of this city. The
brides brother and sister acted as grooms-
man and bridesmaid, respectively. Rev. M.
c. McDonough, chancellor of the cathedral,
officiated. A nuptial mass was celebrated,
followed by a breakfast at the brides faith
er's. The presents were elegant and numer-
ous.
Neal Dow pays Gov. Bodwell the following
high compliment Governor Bodwell is
thoroughly temperance man and a prohibit
zionist. He is in no sense an Office seeker
nor political hack nor demagogue. He is
one of the type of men who make commu-
nifty prosperous and the people sober. indus
trious, thrifty and happy. From a very
humble origin, by his industry, frugality,
good Judgment, honesty and perseverance,
he has won for himself an honorable position
among the foremost men of the State, and
his large fortune is all the product of his in
dustry, no dollar of it representing the losses
of other people. The office which he holds
was not sought by him.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
The Surrender Of Lee.

Major II. S. Melcher told the story of the
closing days of the rebellion in an exceed
ingly interesting manner to large and well
pleased audience last evening, the lecture be-
ing one OF the course given by the Mechan-
ics' Association. Major Melcher's position
on the staff of Gen. Griffin, In command of
the Fifth Army Corps, gave him an excel
lent opportunity to acquire knowledge of
the events transpiring after the fall of Pc
tersburg aud Richmond, and eliminating in
the surrender at Appomattox OF many of
the engagements and movements described,
Major Melcher was an eye witness. The lee
ture was supplementary to the one delivered
by Major Melcher last year on the battle of
Five Forks. Starting with the evacuation of
Richmond and Petersburg, the lecturer, who
spoke without notes, traced by means of
maps drawn upon the blackboard, the flight
of Lee and the movements Of the Army of
the Potomac. preventing the Confederate
chieftain's purpose of forming union with
Johnston's army, and finally bringing him to
a stand at Appomattox. The speakers de-
scription of the surrender and the advance
just previously made upon the Confederate
army was graphic and faithful.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
Ivanhoe Lodge Anniversary,

Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 25, X. of p, celebrated
its sixth anniversary at its hall last evening.
A large number were present the seating
capacity being hardly sufficient to accom-
modate all. At s o'clock Grimmers orches-
ira opened the entertainment. The vocal
music by Miss Bartlett and Mrs Morrison,
was az good as is always to be expected
when these ladies have numbers on a pro-
gramme. The selections by the Apollo
Mandolin and Guitar Club, Miss Grace Halls
violin solos, Mr.. j. NJ. Jacobson's piccolo
solo and the xylophon solo by Mr.. Chas. F.
Jones were delightfully."- rendered, while the
readings by Mrs. o. p. Greene formed a
pleasing feature of the entertainment. En-
cores were numerous during the rendition of
the programme at the conclusion of which,
the lovers of dancing enjoyed an order of
eight dances.
The committee of arrangements was COM
posed Of p. c., John E. Green, p. c., Ed
ward C. Reynolds, Charles w. Starbird,
John e. Ross, G. G. Frank II. Verrill, X of
II. and S., John E. Warren, VIM. II. Gay, A.
A. McKone, r. c., Herbert d. Mari, Fred
II. Cobb. The programme cards bore hand
some and appropriate design.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
Democrats In Council.

The executive committee of the Demo-
cratic State Committee met at the United
States Hotel in this city yesterday The
executive committee is composed of S. S.
Brown of Wateryille, the chairman; d. r.
Hastings of Fryeburg, VIM. Emery of Alfred.
Charles Baker and S. w. Knowlton, all of
whom were present. AT the meeting last
evening Capt. Chas. II. Chase and VIM. H.
Clifford, Esq, of this city, Messrs. Moore Of
Monson, Parlin Of Arson, Kimball Eastman
of Cumberland, and others were present.
1t was stated by gentleman in attendance
that the object of the meeting was to have a
general talk and arrange for a meeting of
the full State Committee to be held at Au-
gusta during the session Of the Legislature.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
BRIEF JoTTlNcs.

The Sebago Wood Board Company re-elect
ed their old officers at their annual meeting
held yesterday.
The ]. L. Shaw quartette win give con-
cert at Sebago Lake tomorrow night in aid
OF the Congregational church.
The orange supper at Congress Square
church last evening was great success. and
Mrs. Fellows sang delightfully."-.
Yesterday was bright and clear, but the
mercury steadily ran down during the day
and touched 40 at 9p. m.
Special religious services viii be held in
the Free street church this evening at 7.So.
An are invited.
Special religious services are being held at
the First Free Baptist church this week. All
are invited
Drifting snow necessitated the running of
plows over the Ogdensburg road yesterday
to keep the track clear.
Friday evening party consisting of the
telephone operators and their friends will
visit the toboggan slide.
An adjourned meeting of the Portland w.
c. T. u, will be hela Thursday afternoon at
street.
Ivy Lodge d. OF r. will pay friendly
visit to Saccarappa lodge d. of r. this eve
ming The train will leave the Portland and
Rochester railroad depot at 7 p. IN.
The enlargement of the Glen House will
be made in accordance with splans furnished
by Messrs. Fassett and Tompson of this
city.
The special meetings at Chestnut street
church will continue this week Mr.. Bash
ford will preach Thursday evening and Rev.
w. S. Jones Friday night.
Conductor Geo. E. Whitney, who runs be-
tween this city and Bangor, has been off
duty for several days and Mr.. NJ. F. Healy
has been running his train.
At meeting of the directors of the Ocean
Insurance company Geo. A. Wright was re-
elected president and treasurer. and G. II.
Flagg, secretary.
Mr.. j. L. Dolan, one of the employees Of
the City Hotel, has been presented with a
handsome nickel clock by boarders at that
house. 1t was given in recognition of his
faithful attention to his duties.
Payson Tucker, Esq, General Manager of
the Maine Central has directed the payment
of $3.50 to renew the bed maintained by
that company in the Maine General Hospi-
tai.
The old officers of the Portland Railroad
company have been reelected by the direc
tors, and vote passed authorizing the presi-
dent 10 sign the deed asserting TO the loca-
tion Of the road as granted by the town of
Deering.
1t is stated ON the authority of Mr.. James
Thorn, manager OF the freight and passen-
ger department of the Beaver Line of steam
ships of the Canada Shipping Company, that
there is prospect that the line viii make
Boston winter port instead of New York
as heretofore. They formerly ran to Port
land
The steamer Alice on the Harpswell line,
broke her rudder at the Harpswell end of the
route Monday and was towed to this city.
Yesterday the double end ferry boat met
with the same mishap, but continued her
trips, turning around at each landing in or
der to use the remaining rudder. The ice
caused both accidents.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

Inc following rescripts and decisions have been
sent down in cases pending before the Law Court:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
= stephen l.. Purinton vs.. the Maine Central
railroad Company. The plaintiffs load of furni-
ture got stuck on the defendants track al = cross
ing IN Deering and freight train ran against il.
knocking 1t to pieces. The plaintiff claimed that
the carelessness and negligence of the engineer,
ana particularly the gate tender at the crossing
caused the accident. The Jury gave the plaintiff
verdict for $13247. The following is the
hesserapt.it Is the opinion of the Court that the
veIolct N TINS case Is not so clearly against the
weight OF evidence as to require the Court TO Set
y aside and grant new trial. Motion oyerruled.
Judgment on the verdict.
Joseph II. Poor VS.. William Beatty ct ais.
Rescrtpt by Wdltoa, J.-Justices 10 hear a moor
Debtors disclosure can not be selected on Fast
gay. The disclosure in this case having been had
before justices. selected on Fast day, In the alb
sence OF thecfedtor, ii constitutes no defence to
AZ act' "a the bond; and the plaintiff is en-
% Judgment for the amountl of his execu-
a, costs and fees OF service with interest as
provided in Revised Statutes, chap. 1l3, sec 40
Judgment for plaintiff; damages to be assessed at
ntSf prflls
and Athletic Association.
Rescript bv. Vditon, 1.-THE defendants con-
lrac.ed Win the plaintiff for his services for six
monlhs ana the discharge OF him at the end of
lnree months for no other reason than because he
would not consent TO reduction OF his compen-
s s;D was breach Of their contract, and en-
uties the plaintiff to damages. default is to be
entered, and the damages assessed at 9,isf ry;,,s
as agreed in the report. r. vs.
Israel Leayitt VS.; Inhabitants Of School District
No ID In Harpswel
hescript by lYdtton, J.-If pending a real action
for the recovery of land the title to the land and
tne right OF possession pass from the plaintii and
become vested IN the defendant this fact NAV he
pleaded IN bar OF the further maintenance of the
SUIT; ana u, upon this plea, the defendant pre-.
walls, ne VIII be entitled to recover his costs in
VIII be entitled to his costs Incurred before The
M, ming Of the plea Such must be the Judgment in
no further prosecuted s'o ~
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
joel II. Byron, assignee, VS.. Nathaniel b. Beal.
Rescrfpt-lt is the opinion of the Court that the
weight Of evidence as to REQUIRE the Court TO SET
u aside and grant new trial. Motion Overruled
Judgment on the verdict.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
In Insolvency.

Court Of Insolvency for the County Of Cumberland,
State OF Maine. January 1874. ID. 1887.
In case Of JOHN II. DOLAN, Insolvent Debtor.
rUHIS is to give notice. that on the eighteenth
IL day of January, A. ID. 1887, Warrant In
Insolvency was issued by Henry @. Peabody,
Judge of the Court of Insolvency for said County
Of Cumberland, against the estate OF said
JOHN ii. DOLAN, of Portland,
adiudged to be an Insolvent Debtor on petition OF
said Debtor, which petition was filed on the eigh-
teenth day Of January, A. ID. 1887. to which date
interest on claims Is TO be computed.
That the payments of any debts TO or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting Of the Creditors of said Debtor,
TO prove their debts and choose one or more as
signees Of his estate, will be held at Court OF
Insolvency to be holden at Probate Court Room, in
said Portland, on the seventh day OF February,
A. ID. 1887, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
en-. ii. X. SAhGENI,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court OF In
ian19&26
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
SUBURBAN NEWS.
sAccARApPA.

SACCARAPPA.
Joseph LaBarron was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Chute Tuesday on the charge Of SELL
ing intoxicating liquors, and brought before
the court for trial.
The total amount which will be expended
by the town of Westbrook for the current
year win not be far from $4,000. A large
portion of the amount Is for building school
houses, and the advantages Of education.
Thus far the expense of breaking out
roads and removing snow, in this village,
has not exceeded the average OF former
years.
Parties operating in the woods report two
feet of snow on the level.
The point for locating the new bridge
across the river, between the two villages,
Will be near Mr.. B. F. Roberts house on the
''fat" 1t is agreed by nearly all parties in
terested in the project that the largest num-
Der of inhabitants will be accommodated
| thereby.
The public installation of the officers of
| Saccarappa Lodge |. o. 0. f. last week was
| very interesting and successful affair. The
| services were performed by Deputy Grand
| Master, VIM. M. Warren, assisted by Hugh
| A. Cragie acting Grand Marshal and aSs0-
ciates. The following are the officers for the
current year;
N. G.-G. J. Heselton.
| V. GA. 4. Skillings.
Sec.-F. A. Bettes.
7. S.-John Graves.
Treas.-Charles Lane.
| Warden-C +. Partridge.
Cond.-W. f. Knowlton.
| |. G.-Roy Spier.
o. CT. NJ Pennell.
| II. \. N. Coco. III. Winslow
LIS. N. G.-S. ii. Skillings.
| II. V. &C. NJ. SWEET.
| i. S. V. G.-S. s. Thompson.
| Following the installation was an excel.
| lieut. supper, and speeches by Rev. E. Martin,
| c. w. bennett, DR.. Burroughs, K. b. New.
| comb, and the grand officers The Method.
| list choir furnished music and Master Willie
Maybury rendered several fine cornet solos
DEERING.
The Maine Central railroad tracks between
| Aliens corner and the city tracks are being
cleared of surplus snow, large force of men
being employed.
1t is understood that a local newspaper to
| be called the Deering Echo is be to started in
| Wo0dford's village soon. As rumor has it.
| 1t is to be edited by Mr.. Thomas Farden, OF
| Gorham, lately editor of a paper at Rugbee,
Tennessee.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
Montgomery Guards

Tonight at the Falmouth Hotel the supper
and dance complimentary to the ladies who
assisted at the fair will take place. The
party will number about two hundred and a
good time is expected. The supper will be
ready promptly at s o'clock, and the commit
tee earnestly desire the ladies and gentlemen
to arrive at the hotel prior to that hour. A
committee from the company will be in wait
ing to receive the party and everything is
being done to make of the entertainment one
OF the best times of the season.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
DEATHS.

In this city. Jan. Is. at the residence OF his bro
Their. (the late w. II. Josseyn) Lewis l. Josselyn
aged II years months.
IServces will be held at 229 Cumberland street
Thursday forenoon at 10 O'Clock.
In this city, Jan. Is, Mrs. Betsey b. Bonney
aged 76 years IL months
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock
from the residence of N. Weston, No 26 Locus
street. Burial private.
In this city, Jan. 49, Julia Gertrude, only
child of Thomas and Margaret Cooney, aged
weeks 3 days.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon, at o'clock
from No. 252 Danforth street.
In Stroudwater, (Deerlng). Jan. IS, Nicholson
Hanson. aged "a years 2 months.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at o'clocl
at his late residence
In Bath. Jan. Is, Mrs Nancy G. Edgecombe
aged "a years months.
In Bath, Jan. II, Willard F. Littlefield aged 81
years months.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
Ministers Meeting.

An interesting meeting of the ministers of
the Cumberland Congregational Association
was held yesterday at the Preble House.
The following were the exercises for the
day:
Hebrew EXegesls-Gen iii: %, 23.............
Rev. L. ii. Hallock
The Relation of Religion to Morality.
Rev. Il. E. Bacon
Modern Methods of Preaching:
(a) Their excellences. ........ Rev. G. A. Marsh
(D) Their defects. Rev. ii. s. Huntington
The discussions which followed each topic
were animated and profitable, and in some
instances showing differences of opinion,
which but sharpened the edge of debate.
1t being the annual meeting the following
officers were chosen for the year to come:
President-Rev. III. s. Huntington.
Secretary-Rev. Arthur Shirley.
Executive Commttee-Rev. MesSrs. G. A.
Marsh, E. M. Cousins, K. e. Bacon.
The association enjoyed together the ex-
cellent dinner served by Mr.. Gibson.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
Presentation.

NJ. T. Denham, treasurer and agent and
the force in his employ at the Eastern Forge
Company, East Deering, presented their
bookkeeper and craftsman. Mr.. Geo. III.
Marston, with a fine gold chain as an ex-
preston Of their friendship and esteem,
Monday. The presentation was made by
one OF the workmen, Mr.. Sturdivant, in
happy speech which was responded to in a
pleasant manner by Mr.. Marston.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19
Odd Fellows Mutual Relief Associa-
ton of Portland.

The annual meeting of the Odd Fellows
Mutual Relief Association of Portland was
held last evening. From the report of the
Secretary, Isaac f. Clark, the following
statistics are taken:
During the past year ten stated meetings
and one special meeting have been held Is
members have been admitted the past year,
20 have died. IS dropped, 2 suspended and
expelled. The total membership now is 1915
Maine Lodge has lost by death members I;
Ancient Brothers, s.; Ligonia, 6, and Beacon
3. Total amount paid out on deceased mem
beers during the past year. $4,000. Total
paid out in benefits since the organization Of
the association, $290161. Average age of
deceased members, about So years; average
age of members admitted, about 80 years.
The receipts for the year ending Dec 81,
1886, are, from assessments, $29, $500; from
membership fees, $61.00; from deposits,
$135.00; total, S30,077.0O. Number of mem
bers admitted since the organization of the
association, 1882; deceased, 21S; dropped,
249
The report of the Treasurer, N. G. Cum
mings, for the year ending Dec. 81, 1886,
shows the following.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-19

LADIES' HANDKERCHIEFS.

100 dozen Pure Linen Handkerchief
to be sold at go cents dozen or cents
each.
These have never before been sold less
than 10 cents each. These are Just the
thing for school children.
Ladies' Pure Linen Hem Stitch
HandkerchlefS, worth 20 cents, at IL
1-2 cents.
Ladies' Pure SILK Hem Stitch Hand
kerchiefs, worth 3S cents, at 90 cents.
Gents SILK Handkerehiefs and Muf-
flers, tents Linen Handkerehiefs, La
dies Fine Embroidered Ilandker-
chiefs. all ut